Alabama (AL) Pediatric Dermatology Doctors and Physicians
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Pediatric Dermatology Information
Description
Pediatric dermatology is the study and treatment of disorders of the skin in infants, children and adolescents. A pediatric dermatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats skin diseases in children. A dermatologist is knowledgeable regarding skin cancers, moles, tumors of the skin, and allergic reactions to chemicals or other substances. Pediatric dermatologists also treat internal disorders and diseases that affect the skin, and are qualified to perform standard surgical techniques used in the field of dermatology.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are tattoo removal, Acne, blisters / lesions, moles / warts, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, and skin rash.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including facial peels and burn care.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Alabama has
5 practicing
pediatric dermatologists. Broken out by city, pediatric dermatology doctor density
in Birmingham is 3,
in Huntsville is 1,
and in Montgomery is 1.
Alabama Information
Montgomery is the capital city of this southern state, though Birmingham is its largest city. Population in 2005 was 4,557,808. Alabama is the birthplace of historical figures Hank Aaron, Helen Keller, and George Washington Carver. Take an airboat tour on the Mobile river delta, see the Alabama Civil Rights museum in Mantua, or tour the Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham. Visit the Shakespeare Festival Theater Complex in Montgomery, or play a round of golf at one of Alabama’s many acclaimed courses. From the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the state’s north to the Gulf coast beaches in the south, Alabama’s scenery includes a varied and diverse landscape.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alabama has a population of 4,557,808.
Of this population, 1,074,627 are under the age of 18
and 600,258 are at or above the age of 65.
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